Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-15-2024, 10:57 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-13-2024, 05:12 AM
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Re: Cam Specs Again
That looks like the markings on the JC whitney cam I bought many many years ago . I’m going from memory but it was the first HP cam I bought and I had to cut alot of lawns to purchase it . JC Whitney...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-11-2024, 12:54 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-09-2024, 06:07 PM
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Re: NOS 8RT camshaft
If the runout is less than a few thousandths I would thik the lash would not care and the lobe is going to lift the valve off the seat . Just my opinion
If you never measured the cam and just...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-09-2024, 10:07 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-09-2024, 10:06 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-09-2024, 07:17 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-03-2024, 06:52 PM
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Re: 49 flathead electronic ignition conversion
Is it a steady needle ? Its a bit low , check your timing . Just noticed a wire or cable crossing near the spark plug wire on the bottom right of your picture. If its metal it could be shorting (...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-01-2024, 04:19 PM
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Re: At a loss. 1949 Ford flathead V8
Are there multiple ports ? The distributor uses a unique vacuum source . If you’re not familiar with the load-matic ( ?) distributor, read up on it . But you did mention that it was running this way...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-01-2024, 03:01 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-29-2024, 05:15 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-18-2024, 12:18 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-12-2024, 04:15 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-11-2024, 04:51 PM
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Re: interior door release transfer bar and clips
You remove the 3 screws from the second pic and take the complete assembly and rotate the rod , it’ll fit on the pin if in the correct position. Then replace the screws . This is if I understood your...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-08-2024, 05:04 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-06-2024, 04:55 PM
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Re: Installing a wiring harness
Buy an replacement original style wiring harness . It’s easy . Every wire has the correct connector and length . Almost impossible to screw up . I got mine from Tyre Harris . ? Spelling may be...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-03-2024, 05:23 PM
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Re: 1947 Ford Flathead Clutch Replacement
Pull up the cloth seal remnant on the front of the floor board / firewall interface. See if there’s an extra piece that unbolts . I can’t remember if it was my 41 or 46 that had it . If so it’ll give...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-28-2024, 05:44 AM
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Re: Can’t get brake lights to work (new wiring)
When installing a turn signal, make sure the flasher is correct for the type of bulbs and prongs on the flasher . The reason I mentioned the flashers is that most times the brake power goes through...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-27-2024, 04:35 PM
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Re: Wheels Rotating in Opposite Direction
Your differential is working correctly. However thats not what is wrong with your trans .
I hope someone with more trans knowledge chims in
Agree sounds like shifter forks and locked in 2 gears
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-23-2024, 04:57 PM
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Re: Throw out bearing/ clutch fork
I’m hoping someone with better memory than me chimes in but I’ll go out on a limb and say you bought an early (large) throw out bearing and carrier . They changed sizes in 49 I think . All earlier...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-23-2024, 11:56 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-15-2024, 02:15 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-15-2024, 02:10 PM
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Re: Water in oil after sat 2 years
Up until 1941 ( aprx ) there are 4 small core plugs , think small freeze plugs , on the bottom block / oil pan rail . They usually rust out and can leak water into the crankcase , sometimes the oil...
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